We've created a MONSTER - Yamaha Tenere 1987 | S8, EP02 

Thank you all for the awesome name suggestions! ❤️ I’ve picked a winner 🤩 This name was suggested by several of you and I loved it instantly. Since my 1987 Tenere turned out to be a little Frankenstein (watch this episode 😜), her name is FRANKIE 😍 So here we go, Frankie and I will be conquering the world together 💪🔥

Truly a specialized mechanic with an obsession for old Yamahas. I love it.

Moritz is not a mechnic he is the best museum curator. He is running a whole museum. Thanks for presenting the master of bike.

Who else is happy to have Itchy Boots back on an adventure!🌼🌸🌺🤠

This guy alone is responsible for the shortage of parts for that motorcycle worldwide. Love him. All the best! :)

I love this guys design philosophy, cut away the stuff that you don't need and simplify as much as possible with double redundancy for parts that could leave you stranded.

Moritz is so enthusiastic - a real master

That shop is a temple. Thank you for the tour, and for introducing us to a true master of his craft.

I can't tell you how happy I am to see you back with us. You become a part of my life now. I am a former Rally driver (I am over 70 now) and have never been on motorcycles, because I was always rotten on bicycles and therefore assumed that motorbike is a death trap for me. However, watching you handling motorbikes and thoroughly enjoying them makes me feel that I missed something important in my life. That is the reason why I enjoyed so much in every one of your adventures which I watched two times and some of the episodes even more. Thank you Noraly for the pleasure of watching you very beautiful, smart and very, very brave young lady giving me this beautiful opportunity to enjoy your adventures.All the best in your life, all good luck and good fortune as well as constant health.

Noraly - Your host is a benevolent motorcycle fanatic. What a treasure he is. An absolutely bulletproof bike, custom made to fit you, and survive rough conditions. A true marvel. I can't wait to see your itinerary.

Wow Moritz is incredible, quite the mechanical genius! He's thought about so many intricate aspects for your needs, especially safety and light weight. Fascinating explanations even though I'm no petrolhead. Kudos Moritz, you deserve serious respect Sir. 👏🙏💙

So great to see Noraly finally has found the right companion for the technical side of her wonderful journeys !

That’s a custom built motorcycle right there! And that man has an encyclopedic knowledge of motorcycles And lots of parts , he is a specialist. LOVE IT!

I’m not a bike expert by any means, but the amount of thought and care in this build for you is astonishing. Very well thought out, keen knowledge of how and where you ride, alternatives of safety and security if you get into a bind. Very impressive. You are set for success.

Right choice, Noraly! I've been riding an XT550 from 1982 for 30 years now. No fancy electronics, and the old lady never lets me down. And the sound of this single-cylinder will surely please you on long rides; she talks to you :) What a great guy, that Moritz.

One of the brilliant features of 'Itchy Boots Production' is, that you by now have become a professional-standard video producer. The framing during this interview is exactly like a professional video- or film photographer would do it. The mechanical ingeneer is in focus just when needed, the bike parts are in focus just when needed, and the shift is nice and easy. Close-ups and totals vary just as needed. Many people don't think about this but just enjoy it.

God love him! That man is a true gem!! A German engineer/mechanic that actually under engineer's everything for simplicity and reliability!

Moritz is not only a mechnic .He is an engineer, a designer and an artist. It's a pleasure to see and listen to him. Thank you.

I do not ride a bike, but I am so impressed with the work of Motoritz ! i love these kind of specialists who know everything about a certain subject. This new bike will be fabulous !

I think Moritz is going to see a huge uptick in customers. He is exactly the kind of mechanic all riders dream of finding. Also I think your influence will have many riders looking at these older, simpler bikes. Well done Moritz! Well done Noraly! Starting from the beginning I have binge watched ALL of your videos and cannot wait to see more. I really enjoy looking around the villages and towns you travel through and seeing the people you meet. Wondering what their lives are like. It's all so interesting. Safe travels Noraly! Thanks for all you do!

This guy must be famous in the motorcycle community, your choice to have him re-engineer and build your next bike is absolutely GENIUS ! On the surface, it certainly looks like you will have few issues this season that you can’t take care of on your own. Anxiously waiting your first days on the road, SO GLAD YOU’RE BACK WITH US AND FULLY RECOVERED ❤❤❤ Rick

Wow, Moritz is like a Mozart of Motorcycles! Very intense passion and love for the craft. Oh, and welcome back! Glad you are all healed up and raring to go.

Oh boy... This man has motor and bike history in his brain wired like breathing🤯😎 After this coming Series there may be some big demand on this special Model. Well done Moritz Motor Shop👍👍👍

It's always great to watch people doing what they love. And Moritz is definitely one of them.

"Spirit" of 87. This Tenere will get to see the world. Parts that have been hanging up or sitting in boxes or bins. Now get to be used. The spirit of the builder and the foresight of Noraly to go back in time when things were built with love and longevity, not to be discarded in a few years or decade. Your excitement is contagious and will make Season Eight on of the best ever. The spirit of minimalist and common sense back up. Now to Watch it AGAIN.

The only word for that workshop is WOW 🤯. Love the idea for this bike, it's so much more interesting than a new bike and I'm sure it will have more soul and you'll have a great connection to it.

Holy hell I don't think I've ever seen someone so knowledgeable on bikes, seriously.

OMG his shop is insane!!! And his depth and breadth of knowledge on these bikes, just stunning. This is no doubt the best trip bike you have ever had. Same weight as the Honda, but fully customized to your needs.

I love the simplicity of the bike.

There’s something satisfying and gratifying in knowing guys like this still exist in the world.

What a great engineer understanding what you require as well as helping with the abuse the bike will take , great idea using older Tec also

As a 30+ year bike technician, this is so awesome! A simple build that is proven. I ride a 93 Suzuki DR350s. No crazy electrical systems, no liquid cooling, a simple carb and ignition system etc and after 20 years, it's never made me walk except the one time I ran it slap out of fuel LOL!! I love this work shop and specializing on one brand and type of bike is absolutely awesome. You've found a gem in Moritz, that's for sure!!! Can't wait for the season of riding to start! RU-vid was definitely a bit more dull without your adventures!!

No computer, few electronics - No problems..... Well done on your choice of bike and mechanic...

That bike is priceless. I dont mean just the parts, but the expertise, love, knowleadge, time they've put into it. It should be put straight into a museum :)

This guy is master of his work lives and breathes motorcycles. Looking forward to your new journey!

This is how you look when you are in love with machines, tools, mechanics. Expression and passion for his work is just very satisfactory. ❤

I think Moritz is going to be inundated with custom bike requests after this build!!

The guy is genius, his workshop is mind blowing! can't wait to see you travelling with the Frankie!

You definable found the perfect person to build the bike for your next adventure. I love the way he keeps it simple and easy to work on.

You will have the best Tenere witch is never build.👍 Moritz said " For your travels it's important to have more torque than horsepower" I agree. I've watched all your episodes and noticed, that you have struggled with that problem. Well done Noraly.

Hi Noraly 👋The mind boggles! This bike is an absolute Labour of Love, and I would say, Royalty! A unique bike for a unique girl, for a unique journey! You go girl!!! 🌟💥🌟

this is incredible! Good to see a fellow german engineer with looooooaaaaddds of knowledge! My first thought was "why such an old bike?" but this is not an old bike. this is a perfectly custom made marvel machine.

So glad you're back and doing well! 😎 WE'VE MISSED YOU! ✌️💜🏍

This is what you call Passion for the work, Absolute gem this guy is

It's so nice that you're going on tour again. You're doing what you love so, so much. Your heart and soul will blossom again. May your guardian angel give you strength, courage and joy and we are so happy to be able to follow you on your new journey. 😊❤

😲😲😲😲😲 OMG.... smart move to work with Moritz, the guy knows his stuff and has everything you need (60 times...) 🤪 Everything to start a new adventure on an old Frankenbike!!

NORALY a huge congratulations on your book release & all the best on your new adventure on the yamaha an absolute legend you are & the bike is an absolute monster you'll both conquer the adventure together ❤

What an operation! Definitely a passion for Yamaha! This bike is gonna be killer. What an experience! Looking forward to the maiden voyage of Frankie.

Noraly i don't think you have picked a better or more knowledgeable person than Moritz, he is safe to say the Guru of old Yamaha Tenere motorcycles of all of Europe, this is his passion and lives work, even old engineers from Yamaha do not have his knowledge, he has built redundancy into your bike for all the right reasons, reliability and simplicity of service , the low rpm lugging power for bottom end torque reminds of friends back in the early 70's that raced dirt bikes like this and they were easy to fix in minutes lots of the time or maybe breakout the tool kit and muck around with it a bit and we always got home, that transmission he built a big win for you, this man knows his stuff, too bad your getting rid of that OG fuel tank, I hope the one that you are having painted is the same capacity of 22 litres and is only gravity fed and no fuel pump required another big win for you, the new bag system from Mosko looks almost military designed with the molly panels on the outside of the bags is a bonus to attach gear to , a co worker of mine has a 2 year old Tenere' and really enjoys, his girlfriend is a subscriber to your channel to and rides a bike also like you , Frankie is an awesome name for your bike, I look forward to next episode 👍

Only thing you need now is a completely itemized list of every part on that bike so you can tell a local mechanic what they need to fix it. Better yet, a video library of him explaining the different systems, how they work, and the parts used in them. This video was a good start!

You picked the right ppl to make your bike, it's amazing. I really want to see the finished product and you on your next adventure. I've really missed you.

Oh my holy...I really need to visit that shop - this guys is so knowledgable, he knows the issues, he knows what you want, he understands extreme conditions, looks like he knows everything about Yama TT and similar bikes. Those factory wheels perpared for Dakar just jaw drapping. And they thought about redundancy which is excellent. Also the way he explains why thye have chosen those chainrings, forks, brakes etc. is just phenomenal...And the many parts they have on stock in that little garage is again amazing, they have everything to fix a bike, with complete engine, and when climbing up to the 1st floor it was just amazing to see more parts. I really loved his frist little 1 cylinder bike - looks soo epic to me. The guest room is just a wonder with those beutiful bikes around....Just such a perfect tiny little pace with loads of thoughts and knowledge behind of it....haven't seeen such 'heaven' at all....I'm really interested in how it will work for you your new bike on extreme conditions - fingers crossed no issues to arise...

Moritz is an absolute genius! Kudos to him for building this incredible bike ! 👑👑👑

I wait for this uploads religiously, it's good to see you back and all healthy.

I sure hope that Moritz gives you a complete breakdown of which parts he has used and the years they came from Noraly! Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to find the proper parts during your travels, but then again, he will be a simple text or phone call away. Moritz is a gem of a guy who has specialized upon one particular model of bike that is rare to find anymore. Also keep in mind that a lot of these parts are no longer available to purchase new from the manufacture today, thus the reason he has such a stock stashed inside his shop. I absolutely love that he doubled up on the CDI, Regulator and such. He is surely looking out for you! I am fully on board with the reasoning behind the build and know without a doubt that this is built to last. It just may have you waiting on parts from him to ship to you wherever that it may be that you encounter a mechanical breakdown. And one other thing that I would like to mention to you if it isn't too late, please get a Did 520 ERV chain to put on your bike. It has the highest tensile strength on the market and will not stretch as quickly as other chains, thus giving you longer service intervals for your drivetrain (countershaft sprocket, rear wheel sprocket and chain). Also carry a few spare master links and sections of chain should you need to make a repair. This is a necessity for whatever manufacture of chain you happen to utilize. Every manufacturer of chain has different specs individual to each chain. I share the aforementioned as someone who once was involved within the motorcycle community but left due to an injury. I also would like to thank you for all that you do to bring the world to those unable to venture out like you do. You truly have made me miss my travlin' but I am grateful for yours! Thank you Noraly. Lil' Joe a recovering paraplegic

He is a genius--not only building bikes, but utilizing his incredible old barn! Also kudos to you for being able to really appreciate exactly what you need & don't need, which not only comes after years of experience, but with the wisdom to learn!

You may miss anything in the world.... but NEVER Itchy Boots videos. ❤

I think this is by far the best bike you have ever had. Not saying the others were bad but this is so well thought out world tourer exactly what you need and nothing you dont!

This is a workshop in Germany that shows what German technicians are capable of producing with their precision and comprehensive knowledge. “Tüfftler” is what they say there, and it's what makes Made in Germany. Accuracy and reliability. Sven

The longer that you save the best parts available the more valuable they become therfore the project they will eventually be used on must be also be increasingly worthwhile. All the old motoheads here and other savers of things know exactly the sacrifice and intent that Moritz has built into this project. He knows what you are doing and we know what he has done and to us it's value added. Full salute to Motitz and Rasmus. And to you Noraly, all the best on this upcoming epic.

Wow that bike is on another level, he has tried to eliminate every potential problems 🤞

Good mechanics who are so reliable and knowledgeable are worth more than their weight in gold! He has the perfect approach: Simple systems with redundancy, quality parts handpicked for specific conditions, and easy repair. . . . . not to mention that he is very aware that millions of RU-vid viewers are going to see how it all works out in the field! I think Naraly is in very capable hands!

That bell is fabulous!! Not sure it’ll be heard over the engine noise but it’s genius!!!

The bike mechanics you found are not mechanics, but bike GENIUSES. Glad to have you back and looking forward to many hours of enjoyment.

Passion und Kompetenz, Moritz.

I started this video already with the knowledge that Moritz is a living legend but after watching it I found myself sitting here with my mouth wide open!!! What a genius!!! Thx for sharing that with us!!!❤

Only the BEST for Itchy Boots. 🎉🏆♥️👑😁Go Frankie Go! We're all excited for you, Noraly! Moritz is absolutely amazing, his shop too! BRAVO. 👍🔥🔥🔥

Feliz de verla nuevamente a Noraly! Me encanta la moto! Infinitas bendiciones🙏

Moritz is my kind of nerd. That bike will do everything you throw at it

That workshop has so much character and contains years and years of knowledge end experience, a real dream for a true petrol head. When you sit down in that chair and look at your design, plans, and craftsmanship, it must be so satisfying and fulfilling.

I was just beaming all the way through this episode. What a great shop and what an ingenious bike engineer you have found! I recently rode a new, mid-sized ADV from California to Tuktoyaktuk and back (7,500 miles) and, true to form, the only failure was indeed the side stand safety switch which caught a flying rock and had to be bypassed (hot wired). Simple and lightweight is definitely the way to go, and it’s great to see how much fun you are having and that your health has returned 😊

moritz levels of commitment to his craft and the love for motorbikes is on another level,,to become an expert you have to have such kind of passion!!

This master mechanic building your new motorcycle is like the Geppetto of motorcycle mechanics! Also, and I’m saying this again this truly does give a new meaning to the old television commercial that said……………..someday you’ll Yamaha!

This workshop is a dream - i love it, fromt he wodden interior to the cobblestone on the floor - amazing

Way back in 1969, after college, spent a summer in Europe on a 250 Honda Super Hawk. From London to the Med. From the Alps to the North Sea. Thousands of miles of fun in the time of Europe on Five Dollars a Day. Before the Euro. God I wish I’d kept that bike🏍️

Now this bike builder is amazing, he really knows his stuff. Could listen to him all day, so much thought has gone into the build.

Now i have a dream: a totally new bike built from scratch by the great Moritz!!

I had a 1965 Triumph Tiger 500 many years ago that too didn't have to have the battery to enable it to start on the kickstart. You turned the ignition switch on the side panel to a second position, kick it over to start and then flip the switch back to the regular position. Marvellous. If I was to entrust someone to prepare my bike it would be this guy.

I'm sure you have already thought of this. Having the year make and model of every non standard part with you. And a diagram and explanation of Frankie's custom electrical system. "Just in case". Happy new adventure!!! Can't wait.

When i was 17 I had a DT250 which was a 2 stroke version that Yamaha produced and always fancied getting the XT500 from around 1975 onwards. I sold my RD350LC to go back packing around Europe when I was 21, fast forward 37 years and my next bike was a CRF250Rally, I wanted the Tenere T7 (XT700) but when I sat on it I could barely touch the tips of my toes on the floor (at 5’6” I am too short). All that said the XT has a permanent place in my heart and this guy is the XT guru, with a workshop that is heaven made.

I really love how you chose this old bike as your new travel companion. Showing people that you can have an adventure whatever bike you choose. It doesn’t have to be the newest and fanciest model. I hope you have tons of fun with Yamaha! Also this workshop is so cute! ❤

He is one of the most craziest mechanics I have ever seen - but on a absolute positive level ❤

Wow wow wow! Moritz is a legend!! I can not wait to see you on this beast going on all new adventures 💪

LOL you know Moritz loves his work and this bike as he would wake up in the night with an ideas. Congratulations to all. I am so happy for you Noraly.

A monster called Frankie! Sure, I'm all in! Let the wheel spins begin

Watching Mortiz describe the build shows his love for the Yamaha's, always a joy to see someone someone so dedicated to his craft. What an awesome bike you'll have for your adventure!

So much fantastic practicality and redundancy built into this truly stunning bike. One of one. Huge thanks to maestros Moritz and Rasmus for enabling all this by providing such an incredible level of customisation, and of course, cheers for the tour around this workplace of wonderland. Fantastic upload Noraly, can't wait to follow you on your next adventure.

Wow what a bike!! This guy knows his stuff.. Glad you are again busy with the next trip!

What a wonderful and interesting place! He certainly knows his stuff. You are in good hands. 😊

I have a 1981 XT 500 since 25 years. Super bike. I rode from Italy to Holland last year, and had a lot of rain. The upgrade to 12V worked great and I had no problems at all in the rain. Suspensions are YSS in the rear, stock in front. What a wonderful ride. I actually prefer this to the 2005 GS I also have. Brakes ... well, one has to take care. No electronics. And yes, the electrical system is genius. No battery needed to start and ride the bike.

The most amazing motorcycle shop I have ever seen! 😊😊

The guy loves his work, and his work loves him back! You can tell from his trophy collection. 😀

🇮🇹 Here WE are, folks! Gooood Afternoon, Noraly, Internet, sisters and brothers, let’s goooooo, as usual! 🇮🇹

A one of a kind extraordinary bike for a one of a kind extraordinary rider. Serious respect and admiration for the builders. It's obvious they care as much for Noraly's safety as they do for her success. I'm guessing I'm not the only one who feels better just knowing such thought and consideration went into her safe passage before the next journey has even begun.

You made the best choice for Frankie! That man is a genius! Excellent name pick, too!

Noraly! This bike “Frankie” will be perfect for you! Thank you for making this video showing all the design decisions! So interesting!

Nem a Yamaha tem esse estoque de peças que espetacular

Incredible, you have the comfort knowing if you needed any parts Moritz will be able to help you. Moritz has put a lot of thought into every aspect for traveling. Frankie is a prefect name for your new bike.

Moritz's mechanical genius is mesmerizing.

Wow! Moritz seems to have been born in a motorcycle workshop and was raised there! Amazing.